At a Glance
Median Income
$116,250
$120,150 per capita
Home Value
$1,781,300
Zillow: $2,186,455
Median Rent
$1,964/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.8%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Puako Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Puako's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Puako a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Puako residents earn a median household income of $116,250 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $120,150. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,367 business establishments, including 490 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Puako is $1,781,300 , 532% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,186,455. Median rent is $1,964/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Puako reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,045/100K.
Education
60.8% of adults in Puako hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Puako has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population302
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$116,250
Per Capita$120,150
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
F
Home Value$1,781,300
Rent$1,964
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$2,186,455
Housing Units283
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.3 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation26 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.8%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+20.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute35 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Puako was built in 1985.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 490 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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